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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,471.96, 341,512.20 and 134,294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,471.96, 341,512.20 and 134,294.68 is: 185,327.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,471.96 : 341,512.20 = 134,294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,471.96/341,512.20 = 134,294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,471.96x = 341,512.20 × 134,294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,471.96x = 45,863,271,615.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,863,271,615.10/247,471.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,327.14

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